Occupational Therapy Assistant Senior Living
About The Position
The Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy and related services to patients in assisted living, independent living, and memory care settings under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The role supports patients’ functional abilities through treatment based on established plans of care, contributes to patient screening and initial evaluations as appropriate, and provides case management support. It also includes supervising Rehab Techs where required and maintaining positive, patient-centered relationships with patients, communities, interdisciplinary teams, and other clients. The assistant is responsible for accurate and timely documentation and billing, compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, community safety and infection-control procedures, and protection of patient rights and privacy. The role requires travel between communities during scheduled hours, the ability to work varying hours and shifts including weekends and holidays, and frequent patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques, including lifting up to 50 pounds of dead weight alone. The assistant maintains professional and ethical conduct, keeps the supervising OT informed of patient progress and community issues, and develops clinical and professional skills through collaboration and continuing education.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited school of occupational therapy.
- Effective clinical problem-solving skills, including identifying and prioritizing issues, developing and executing action plans, and ensuring appropriate results.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English, including instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment.
- Ability to travel between communities during scheduled hours.
- Ability to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to perform frequent patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques and lift 50 pounds of dead weight alone.
- Maintain a valid state license where appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Assist with screening and provide input to initial evaluations of patients as appropriate under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist.
- Implement treatment for assigned patients in accordance with their plans of care.
- Complete accurate and timely billing and documentation in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
- Establish and maintain effective, patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary teams, and other clientele.
- Directly supervise Rehab Techs during group and individual treatment when required, supporting appropriate resource use and quality of care.
- Integrate occupational therapy into community and interdisciplinary treatment plans.
- Contribute, as directed by the OT, to patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff and department-head activities, and family conferences and communications.
- Maintain effective working relationships with health care professionals and colleagues in the community.
- Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team.
- Monitor changes in patient populations, conditions, and programs, and promptly keep the licensed or registered OT informed about patient progress and community issues.
- Follow community policies and procedures for environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness.
- Respect patient rights and privacy and maintain confidentiality of company, community, and patient information.
- Develop clinical, professional, and management skills through interaction with professional staff, self-study, and continuing education.
- Maintain a valid state license where appropriate and stay aware of issues affecting occupational therapy and the health care environment.
- Apply relevant payment-model, billing, and treatment guidelines and provide clinically appropriate care with reasonable goals and outcomes.
- Follow infection-control and environmental-safety protocols.
- Travel between communities during scheduled hours and work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Attend mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Conduct oneself ethically, legally, and responsibly and adhere to the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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